Best Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa Podcasts (2024)

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SN 2 EP 8: Navigating South Africa's Open Science Landscape Through the Lens of Ina Smith and Susan Veldsman of ASSAf 40:12

21d ago40:12

40:12

This episode takes us through South Africa's journey towards embracing Open Science, a paradigm shift that aims to address societal challenges and promote research integrity. Ms. Ina Smith and Ms. Susan Veldsman, leading advocates at the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF), share insights into the development of the draft National Open Scien…

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SN 2 EP 7: A Visionary's View: Professor Peter Gatiti on Librarianship's Evolution 33:23

2M ago33:23

33:23

In this episode, Professor Gatiti shares profound insights into the essential role of librarians, showcasing their transformative power in managing and organizingdata effectively. As we gear up for the 26th SCESCAL 2024 Conference, hosted by the Kenya Library Association, Professor Gatiti's perspective couldn't be more timely. He advocates for the …

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SN 2 EP 6 : From Manuscripts to Community Empowerment with Nicholas Outa of Dala Integrated Aquaculture Hub 49:12

3M ago49:12

49:12

In this episode, we embark on a journey with Nicholas Outa, a driving force behind research mentorship at TCC Africa. Beginning as an early career researcher, Nicholas's trajectory took an unexpected turn as he discovered a passion for mentorship and facilitation. We delve into how his hands-on training experiences shaped his evolution, propelling …

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SN 2 EP 5 : The Journey of Gender Mainstreaming in Higher Education with Prof. Flora Fabian-Mbatia 47:05

4M ago47:05

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In this episode, we are honored to be joined by Professor Flora Fabian-Mbatia, the founding Vice Chancellor of Mwanza University in Tanzania. Prof. Fabian is a passionate mentor dedicated to shaping the future of early-career women in science. From her formative years, where her father's support defied societal norms, to her pioneering work in anat…

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SN 2 EP 4 : Pioneering Africa's Information Landscape with insights from Dr. Gracian Chimwaza of Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA) 26:47

5M ago26:47

26:47

In this episode, Dr. Gracian Chimwaza, the founding director of the Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA), narrates his 24-year journey in leading capacity development and research projects across African countries. He emphasizes the importance of addressing societal challenges through information and knowledge exchange. This ep…

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SN 2 EP 3: A Symphony of Success- Professor Masanja's Unconventional Path from Arts to Academia 49:10

6M ago49:10

49:10

In today's episode, we highlight the impact of women in STEM, featuring Professor Grace Verdiana Masanja. She is the first Tanzanian woman with a Ph.D. in mathematics and also holds the distinction of being the first black woman from sub-Saharan Africa enrolled in the Fluid Mechanics course at the Technical University of Berlin. Join Professor Masa…

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SN 2 EP 2 : Celebrating 20 Years of DOAJ! Advancing African Research and Open Access with insights from Prof. Kamel Belhamel, DOAJ Ambassador for North Africa 1:14:24

7M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

This episode explores DOAJ's efforts to collaborate with African countries, promoting accessibility, open access policies, and launching digital platforms as it celebrates its 20th year. We are joined by Prof. Kamel Belhamel, the DOAJ Ambassador for North Africa, who shares his insights on the representation of African journals in DOAJ, the complex…

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SN 2 EP 1 : Beyond the borders: Dr. Rana Dajani`s journey in Global Innovation and Literacy 40:19

8M ago40:19

40:19

Season 2 Premiere: We begin the second season of Mazungumzo- African Scholarly Conversations, by taking an explorative journey into Dr. Rana Dajani`s work and life. Driven by a deep commitment to literacy and women empowerment in STEM, she has taken on various key roles that are part of her dedication. Her resilience and strive to go on with her pa…

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Feature Episode: Using African Policy Data to Monitor Trends in Public Policy: Webinar Q and A Session 14:42

9M ago14:42

14:42

This episode features recordings from the webinar themed, 'Using African Policy Data to monitor trends in Public Policy', featuring public policy thinktanks ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Digital Sciences' ⁠⁠⁠⁠Altmetric⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Training Centre …

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Feature Episode: Using AI tools in monitoring performance and trends in Public Policy with Mike Taylor from Altmetric 32:54

9M ago32:54

32:54

This episode features recordings from the webinar themed, 'Using African Policy Data to monitor trends in Public Policy', featuring public policy thinktanks ⁠⁠⁠Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)⁠⁠⁠ , Digital Sciences' ⁠⁠⁠Altmetric⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Training Centre in Comm…

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Feature Episode: Charting the Kenyan Policy Pathways with Insights by Eliud Moyi from KIPPRA 25:48

9M ago25:48

25:48

This episode features recordings from the webinar themed, 'Using African Policy Data to monitor trends in Public Policy', featuring public policy thinktanks ⁠⁠Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)⁠⁠, ⁠⁠African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)⁠⁠ , Digital Sciences' ⁠⁠Altmetric⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Training Centre in Communicati…

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Feature Episode: The Role of Policy Data and Reports in Monitoring Public Policy Trends with ATPS's- Dr. Nicholas Ozor 49:12

9M ago49:12

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This episode features recordings from the webinar themed, 'Using African Policy Data to monitor trends in Public Policy', featuring public policy thinktanks ⁠Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)⁠, ⁠African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)⁠ , Digital Sciences' ⁠Altmetric⁠ and ⁠Training Centre in Communication (TCC…

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Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 2 Part 4 15:22

9M ago15:22

15:22

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with…

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Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 2 Part 3 39:21

9M ago39:21

39:21

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with…

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Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 2 Part 2 20:58

9M ago20:58

20:58

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with…

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Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 2 Part 1 42:34

9M ago42:34

42:34

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia, with…

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Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 1 Part 5 17:55

9M ago17:55

17:55

This episode culminates in interactive discussions on incentivization and research assessment at the Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. The participants contributed their thoughts and ideas on practical actions that governments, researchers and academic institutions should take on reward…

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Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 1 Part 4 42:42

10M ago42:42

42:42

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with …

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Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 1 Part 3 52:23

10M ago52:23

52:23

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with …

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Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 1 Part 2 40:38

10M ago40:38

40:38

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with …

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Feature Episode: Regional Open Science Dialogue in Southern Africa Day 1 Part 1 30:59

10M ago30:59

30:59

This episode features highlights from the two-day Southern Africa Regional Open Science Dialogue held at the University of Pretoria in April 2023. This engagement brought together higher education stakeholders from Southern Africa who explored key themes over the two days, such as rethinking research assessment and incentivization in academia with …

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Feature Episode: High Level Multi- Sectoral National Open Science Dialogue for Academic and Research Institutes in Tanzania Part 4 32:14

10M ago32:14

32:14

Part 4 is the conclusive session of the National Open Science dialogue in Tanzania which culminated with a "⁠⁠Statement of Intent⁠⁠" by the representatives of policy actors from Tanzania. The High Level Multi-Sectoral National Open Science Dialogue in Tanzania was the first of a series of national-level conversations on Open Science after the ⁠⁠⁠in…

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Feature Episode: High Level Multi- Sectoral National Open Science Dialogue for Academic and Research Institutes in Tanzania Part 3 43:06

10M ago43:06

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This is a continuation of the National Open Science dialogue in Tanzania, which was the first of a series of national-level conversations on Open Science after the ⁠⁠initial regional meeting⁠⁠ with East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) where it was made clear that national conversations on Open Science are imperative as the messa…

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Feature Episode: High Level Multi-Sectoral National Open Science Dialogue for Academic and Research Institutes in Tanzania Part 2 30:55

10M ago30:55

30:55

This is a continuation of the National Open Science dialogue in Tanzania, which was the first of a series of national-level conversations on Open Science after the ⁠initial regional meeting⁠ with East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) where it was made clear that national conversations on Open Science are imperative as the messagi…

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Feature Episode: High Level Multi- Sectoral National Open Science Dialogue for Academic and Research Institutes in Tanzania Part 1 42:24

10M ago42:24

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Earlier in February 2023, Higher Education stakeholders in Tanzania gathered for the National Open Science dialogue. This was the first of a series of national-level conversations on Open Science after the initial regional meeting with East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) where it was made clear that national conversations on Op…

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SN 1 EP 11 : The convergence of science and communication as a catalyst in empowering change in vulnerable communities with Jhpiego's- Verah Vashti Okeyo 1:00:38

11M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

In this episode, we delve into a world where science and journalism intersect, uncovering the profound impact that they have in shaping a more informed society. Spearheading this mission is Verah Okeyo, a renowned science journalist, teacher, and communicator who has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between scientific advancements and publi…

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SN 1 EP 10 : Exploring the transformative power of scholarships in African Academia with RSIF’S-Bonface Nyagah 44:52

12M ago44:52

44:52

Postgraduate research is a journey of discovery and knowledge creation. It goes beyond simply learning how to think and delves into the realm of producing new knowledge. To embark on this journey, one must build upon existing knowledge, using it as a solid foundation. However, it is crucial to recognize that the pursuit of new knowledge requires su…

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SN 1 EP 9 : Sustaining Scholarly Communications for Future Generations: Approaches for African Libraries with AFLIA’s Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah. 43:20

1y ago43:20

43:20

On this episode of the podcast, we had the privilege of catching up with Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah, an accomplished leader in academic librarianship, as he shares his insights on librarianship and leadership, especially when it comes to promoting open science within the realm of scholarly communication in African universities. He holds the position o…

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SN 1 EP 8 : Demystifying Open Science in Africa: Understanding its Importance and Implementation with AAU's- Abednego Corletey 41:38

1y ago41:38

41:38

While there has been a shift in how Open Science is perceived in Africa, ‘Open’ is still being misconstrued to mean that it is a loose and unstructured approach to scientific research, without restrictions or regulations. This is not the case. What people have failed to understand is that Open Science not only promotes research credibility by promo…

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SN 1 EP 7 : Why Open Science Matters: Perspectives from an African Scholarly Communication Expert 31:03

1y ago31:03

31:03

For many years, African libraries have been struggling to keep up with the rest of the world in terms of access to scientific information and resources. This has led to a situation where valuable research findings are often shelved and not shared with the wider scientific community, and libraries are forced to operate with limited resources, hinder…

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SN 1 EP 6 : The Journey of a Resilient African Mother in Science and Leadership 41:04

1+ y ago41:04

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Today’s episode features the inspiring story of Professor Chioma Blaise Chikere, a visionary leader and scientist, who is breaking barriers and defying stereotypes in research. As a mother and African woman, she's on a mission to show the world the potential of women and the importance of giving them a voice. Hear her story of overcoming academic b…

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SN 1 EP 5 : Promoting innovative and sustainable research opportunities for women scientists in Nigeria 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

33:59

Kickstarting our podcast series this year is self-proclaimed ‘woman in science’, widely published soil scientist and the National Chairperson, the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Nigeria Chapter, Professor Olayinka Nwachukwu. She talks about how her work with the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing…

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SN 1 EP 4 : Why Research Mentorship Matters while Navigating Academia: Insights from Eider Africa’s founder, Aurelia Munene 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

29:46

If you are a researcher, you are probably familiar with the research lifecycle and all the challenges and opportunities that come with it. With this in mind, Eider Africa- a women-led social enterprise, has been working towards supporting researchers by providing a safe space for mentorship throughout the research life cycle and amplifying the voic…

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Feature Episode: Advocacy and Capacity Building in Open Access & Open Science to top management staff in African Higher Education Institutions 2:23:44

1+ y ago2:23:44

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This episode features the genesis of a four-part regional blended workshop addressing the pushback and advocating for the Adoption and Implementation of Open Science and Open Access practices in member institutions of the AAU. It features various higher education stakeholders including Presidents, Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, Deputy Vice-Chancellors,…

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Feature Episode: State of Open Access in Africa and its Implication on Researchers 1:02:44

1+ y ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Do African Researchers understand what open access entails? What Open-Access Academic Publishing infrastructure is available in Africa to support researchers? We are joined by Elizabeth Marincola, from Africa Academy of Sciences Open Research, Matt Hodgkinson from Africa’s oldest Open Access publishing Hindawi and Osman Aldirdiri from AfricArxiv, A…

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Feature Episode: Open Science & Open Access Principles and Practices in East African Community Partner States 1:56:31

1+ y ago1:56:31

1:56:31

Today’s episode features an engaging session on ‘Open Science & Open Access Principles and Practices in East African Community Partner States’ by Dr. Sylvance Okoth the Executive Secretary of The East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), Joy Owango of TCC Africa, Ana Persic of UNESCO, Nokuthula Mchunu of the African Open Science Pla…

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SN 1 EP 3 : Research to Commercialization: How research institutions and universities can cultivate an environment that spurs innovation 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

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‘You need to fall in love with and maximize the problem if you are looking to be able to come up with a brilliant solution”, asserts our guest, Ms. Agnes Tsuma as she narrates her journey coming into research innovation and commercialization. This episode features an engaging conversation that highlights the existing opportunities for early career …

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Feature Episode: Using Digital Object identifiers to Increase Discoverability of African Journal Articles 1:55:48

1+ y ago1:55:48

1:55:48

In today’s feature episode, speakers from African Journals Online (AJOL) Susan Murray, Kate Snow, and Kylie Van Zyl demonstrated the pertinence of Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) in the fostering discoverability of African research outputs and journals as well as how to practically implement the DOI’s within the journals. The meeting was hosted by…

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Feature Episode: A Round Table Discussion on African Perspectives on Peer Review 1:34:52

1+ y ago1:34:52

1:34:52

This episode contains dynamic discussions on the importance of peer review in scholarly communication and African perspectives that need to be included in peer review by a panel of experts in various fields. The panel consists of Dr. Raoul Kamadjeu- Co-founder and Managing Editor at the Pan African Medical Journal (PAMJ), Dr. Stella Osoro Kerongo- …

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Feature Episode: Enhancing African Research Visibility Through Use of Repositories 1:18:25

1+ y ago1:18:25

1:18:25

Sub-Saharan Africa [is said to] account[s] for 13.5% of the global population but less than 1% of global research output. Part of the problem is that there is low visibility of its research output. Open access repositories have created a paradigm shift in enhancing African research output. Where are these repositories and how can we take advantage …

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Feature Episode: Research Capacity Support Systems for PhD Scholars in Africa 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

48:43

In this episode, we get insights from Titi Ajay- Doing a Ph.D. in Africa, and Andy Nobes- AuthorAID on research capacity support systems that exist for Ph.D. Scholars in Africa. Ajayi, T., Nobes, A., & Owango, J. (2020). Research Capacity Support Systems for Ph.D. Scholars in Africa [Webinar]. AfricArXiv. https://doi.org/10.21428/3b2160cd.bf2fbd69…

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Feature Episode: Influence of University Rankings on African Research Visibility 1:51:32

1+ y ago1:51:32

1:51:32

One of the impacts of the globalization of higher education is the creation and rise of global rankings and its effect on the competitive nature of universities as we know them. Join Joy Owango, Lisa Bonney- Institutional researcher at the University of Johannesburg, Denyse Webbstock- Senior Director at the University of Johannesburg, and Prof. Ahm…

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Feature Episode: What Does it Take To Produce High-Impact African Journals? 1:05:01

1+ y ago1:05:01

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There are 526 journals indexed in the African bibliographic database African Journals Online (AJOL). Of these 526 journals, 32 countries have submitted their publications in the database. This episode features the webinar titled, 'What Does it Take To Produce High-Impact African Journals?', where guest speakers Raoul Kamadjeu of PAMJ, Susan Murray …

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SN 1 EP 2 : Empowering children and youth to be agents of change through science communication 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

20:44

Former TCC Africa trainee, Mr. Kenneth Monjero fondly known as Dr. Fun, shares how his passion for science communication has inspired his academic journey and led him to promote the accessibility of science and scientific innovations to better the lives of children and youth in Africa through his organization, Fun & Education Global Network. Fun & …

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SN 1 EP 1 : The significance of inter-ministerial involvement in drafting Open Science policies in Africa 23:14

1+ y ago23:14

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'Open Science will happen whether you're on it or not as the world moves through an era of digitization,' affirms our guest, Dr. Nokuthula Mchunu, the Deputy- Director of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) and a Senior Researcher from the Agricultural Research Council of South Africa in the Biotechnology Platform. In this episode, Dr. Mchunu …

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Introduction to Mazungumzo 'African Scholarly Conversations' 1:52

2y ago1:52

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In this launch episode, we introduce Mazungumzo, 'African Scholarly Conversations' and the purpose of the podcast. Join us and get to hear various stakeholders in the world of academia share their perspectives on scholarly and science communication, and share their candid stories on their research journey.…

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